Plant library
Vegetable
Bell Pepper
Capsicum annuum
Zones 4–11
Sweet, crunchy, and expensive to buy — one healthy plant out-produces a season of store peppers.
Sun
Full sun
Water
moderate
Spacing
18-24 in apart
Soil
Rich, warm soil, pH 6.0-6.8
Difficulty
moderate
Zones
4–11
When to plant
Apr
May
Timing shifts with your zone — the Genie can pin down exact dates for you.
How to care for it
Warmth lovers — wait until nights stay above 55°F. Feed lightly at flowering and water evenly to avoid blossom-end rot. Fewer fruits means bigger peppers.
Good companions
Basil, onion, spinach
Harvest
Cut when glossy and full-sized — green, or left to color, 60-80 days.
Want a plan for growing Bell Pepper?
Your Genie can give exact timing and care for your zone.
